The wild horse is part of our history, our wild west. They are an icon of what our country once was. Wild and free. Now their freedom is in jeopardy.
One of the documents I have read over and over is the 'The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971'. This act was put into place after Wild Horse Annie fought for many years for their freedom. This act, in my opinion was a good start, that the government didn't expand on. Why do I put it this way? The act does not spell out how many wild horses are protected.
This is only my opinion, but to me this is a loop hole so the government will have a legal way to do what they want with the wild horses. Unless, we, the people who vote in our government know the numbers of protected horses, how do we know if what they are doing is legal?
Let me tell you how. It says in the act, the horses are to be put down because of being lame, sick, elderly, or over population, and are to be put done in a humane way. I have had videos and articles presented to me, and it doesn't appear this is happening.
I watched a video where a foal was chased down and it broke it's leg running for safety. Is this humane? I don't think so, and now because of this, that man could legally put the foal down because it became lame.
Pictures have been presented of horses being rounded and trampling each other. Some have broken their necks. Fouls killed due to, too many horses forced into trailers. They are riding in cramped trailers where they can't move for long hours.
Since being a little girl, horses have been a passion for me. I remember playing barbies with my cousin and we would talk about the horses we'd have as adults. When I was 16, our mare Cocoa had her first filly we named Maybell. Oh how I loved that horse. The bond I had with her was amazing. I loved wrapping my arms around her neck and taking in the smell of her.
If you have ever loved a horse you would understand the love of watching them run and their freedom. Taking a wild horse from its habitat, home, and only life they have known is wrong and inhumane. How would you like to lose your freedom? How would you like to be evicted from your home and possibly face death, sterilization, or fear of what is to come? Think about that for a moment. Horses are souls and free spirits.
Let our wild horses be free in their home to run. Let them have happiness. Let them continue showing what our wild west once was. Help support the advocacy groups fighting for their rights. Help support some of the rescues.
Watch this video. It's an hour of watching the wild horse in their habitat with some music Watch this and ask yourself why our government wants to destroy such beauty? 1 Hour Relax with Wild Horses (Mustangs) & Music. Such a heartfelt video. The second video shows a roundup. After watching that will your heart reach out to these horses?
This video shows a round up.
The Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971
http://returntofreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/the-act1.pdf
The Wild Horse Annie Act
http://returntofreedom.org/2013/08/16/the-wild-horse-annie-act/
Groups to donate to.
http://wildhorseeducation.org/author/artandhorseslauraleigh/
http://protectmustangs.org/?p=8318
A great site with facts.
http://wildhorseeducation.org/essential-reading
